After taking a shower, you notice that some water droplets are clinging to the shower curtain. This is an example of:
Correct answer: A. Adhesion
- A. Adhesion
- B. Cohesion
- C. Ionic bonding
- D. Surface tension
Explanation
Adhesion refers to the tendency of water molecules to be attracted, or "stick", to other substances. This is a result of the covalent bond between the two hydrogen atoms and the one oxygen atom in the water molecule. Just like a magnet, the poles of water molecule allow it to stick to other polar substances.Adhesion refers to the attractive force between the molecules of different substances. In the case of water droplets clinging to the shower curtain, it is an example of adhesion. The water molecules are attracted to the molecules of the shower curtain, causing them to stick or adhere to the surface. Adhesion occurs due to the intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonding, between water molecules and the molecules of the shower curtain. Therefore A is the correct option.
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